JamesMoody3 Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Well as the title suggests really, got tomorrow off and was wondering if there are any clay grounds open in Hertfordshire on a Monday? Got a lesson booked with bakerboy next Sunday, but I bought a new gun the other day and I'm itching to go and dirty it up a bit and miss some clays. Cheers all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulJC Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Weather permitting me and my brother are possibly going Fennes tomorrow in braintree, seems to be the only place remotely close open on a Monday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesMoody3 Posted August 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Can you just turn up, pay and shoot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulJC Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 I believe so yes, the calendar say no shooting between 13:15 and 14:15 tomorrow but apart from that... The weather however looks absolutely horrid tomorrow :( lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesMoody3 Posted August 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Have you shot there before? I'll see what the weather is like in the morning, if it doesn't look like it will tip it down all day me and the missus might take a drive over. I presume they sell suitable clay cartridges? As only got a ton of 30g sixes at the mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulJC Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 I have not shot there before, tomorrow will be the first time... Essex gun have a shop there which is open 10-4 so i should think cartridges will be no problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesMoody3 Posted August 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Right, I'm gonna have an hour on the clays in Braintree tomorrow then, unless it really is lashing it down. If you do pop down, I'll be the one with the 525 that can't shoot to save my life, with the really grumpy moaning missus complaining she's soaked stood behind me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulJC Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Ha ha, and i'll be the one with the Lanber sporter also missing everything in sight... Oh and i'll also have my brother with me who has never really shot at clays before so it's really a day to just throw some lead around not really hitting anything :'( lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesMoody3 Posted August 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 I wouldn't worry about it mate, I shot at a lesson about 3 weeks ago, but before then hadn't shot clays for about 2 years lol. Bloody painful taking your mum to her first clay lesson and by the end she was hitting more than me lol. BUT, as they say, it's all about having fun, and I promise you if anyone wants a good laugh just come stand behind me and watch haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulJC Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Lessons are on my agenda for about a month time, just enjoying getting out there at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesMoody3 Posted August 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Well I may see you tomorrow then, weather permitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulJC Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 I've gotta say it's not looking too promising It's my brothers only day home in a while though so we may just have to brave it, think it'll be a judgement call in the morning for us... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesMoody3 Posted August 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Think we are just gonna brave it and hope for the best, bit of rain never hurt anybody lol. Going to aim to leave here around 9ish. May see you there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulJC Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 OMG did it rain a bit! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesMoody3 Posted August 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 I was lucky, it only came down hard when I was on my last 20 or so. Got there just before 10, went over and bought 50 cartridges, then banged through them in about half hour lol, so went and had a coffee and breakfast then went and bought another 50 lol. To be honest I think I shot alright for me, new browning was a dream to shoot, and I was even hitting pairs toward the end. Had a go at the rabbit stand which I thought I'd be useless at, but was hitting nearly all of them. Thought I'd have a go at the high tower on stand one, could barley see the clays let alone ******* shoot them haha. All in all I shot way over half, which for me I'm really pleased about. Nice shooting ground to be fair, the woman running it was a lovely lady too. My missus wants me to book her a lesson now, she's seen me and mum shoot now she wants in on the action, going to end up costing me a bloody fortune! What time did you boys turn up? Was a shame not to have seen you both to say hello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulJC Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Ahhh you probably finished up as i arrived or just before, we started round about half 11, quickly shot through 100 and decided we were far too wet to enjoy it anymore when there was warmth and tea on offer lol...I shot shockingly, but for only my 2nd solo time out i'm not expecting much and just enjoying getting out and throwing some lead about, my gun performed flawlessly this time as well which was a real confidence booster I did exactly the same with the tower ha ha ha, launched one off as a 'sighting clay' then walked off thinking i'll save that for later in my shooting career lol It was really nice up there, not a huge difference in travel time really to here, Essex and A1 (where i have yet to shoot), so opens up my options nicely and that woman was really nice, Sarah i think her name was... Glad you like your new gun, when i was in the shop the other day i did like the fit/feel of the Brownings compared to the Baretta's, maybe next year once i have learnt how to shoot a bit better i'll treat myself lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesMoody3 Posted August 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Yeah we must have just missed each other then. Shame really, next time we must say hello. I'm at the A1 on Sunday for a lesson with Terry, and, depending what time the lesson finishes I may pay for another 50 if it's not too busy. Last time I went it was quite busy, and one of the groups going round were a bit snotty about waiting for the people taking the lessons to finish on the stands, which I can't be dealing with really. I'm there to have fun and learn, not be pestered by someone with his 300 quid shooting glasses trying to rush people lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulJC Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Yeah definitely, your only up the road Yeah i can absolutely relate to that, i have yet to shoot on a weekend and i'm actively avoiding it for the time being, i like to go for a mooch round and a brew in the week when it's quiet and there is nobody hurrying me up or watching miss continuously lol I'm gonna try to fit in another couple of sessions this month just to get used to my drills and throwing lead in the air then i'll be having a few lessons to try and teach me why i am missing stuff so i can up my hits a little... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesMoody3 Posted August 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 My days off are Sunday and Monday so I will never need to experience the really really busy days anyway. I guarantee a lesson will improve your shooting, even the gun fit will help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jega Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 I,m really surprised more grounds don't open on Mondays and Tuesdays especially in the summer holidays . Me and my lad were going to have a round or two this morning but unfortunately all the local grounds are closed on Monday and Tuesday . I can well understand them restricting opening hours in Winter but Summer ? Surely making hay while the sun shines is the way to make a few quid which will tide you over during the dark days of winter . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulJC Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 I'm quite lucky now in that i have places open everyday of the week with 45 minutes or so of where I am... Now if only i could schedule the weather too that would be great lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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